ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book focuses on some of the themes which characterise expatriates as such a peculiar tribe. It explores the issue of expatriates' irrational beliefs', and specifically the role of stereotypes, myths and metaphors in their lives. The book argues that these take on a particular significance in the context of expatriates being dislocated, and their content and functions offer key insights into how expatriates view themselves and the Indonesian other. Lakoff and Johnson argue that metaphors not only represent forms of language, but forms of thought, which play a key role in defining people's everyday realities. The book is partly designed for and often written by expatriates and provides introductions to the culture of a particular country, such as Culture Shock Indonesia: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette.
